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Est.

2020

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Foster Nation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based model, providing funding exclusively through invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Foster Nation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. For more information, visit their website at fosternation.org.

Mission Statement

FOSTER NATION SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE (SEE SCH O) TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND MENTORSHIP. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE HAS THE POWER TO BE BETTER THAN THE CIRCUMSTANCES THEY WERE BORN INTO. OUR MAIN PROGRAMS ARE 1) SPARKS TO HELP FOSTER YOUTH DEVELOP FOUNDATIONAL LIFE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR ADULTHOOD; 2) SPARKS OF LOVE TO CELEBRATE THE MILESTONES IN THE LIVES OF FOSTER YOUTH SO THEY KNOW THAT THEY BELONG, THEY MATTER, AND THEY ARE NOT ALONE.
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Maggie Lin
Board Member
K
Kate Somerville
Board Member
C
Caroline Kunitz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOSTER NATION?
No. FOSTER NATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
How do we apply to FOSTER NATION?
FOSTER NATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.